Yahoo Sports NFL on Jared Goff

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In 2016, under Jeff Fisher, the Rams traded significant draft capital to select Jared Goff. After a dismal start, the Rams fired Fisher as head coach 13 games into the season. Goff couldn't deliver everything McVay wanted from him, and the team missed the playoffs the following year.

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Goff couldn't meet McVay's expectations; traded for Stafford after playoff miss.

QB acquired by the Rams in 2016 via significant draft capital trade; after a dismal start, the Rams fired head coach Jeff Fisher 13 games into the season. Goff couldn't deliver everything McVay wanted from him, and the team missed the playoffs the following year before being traded away in favor of Matthew Stafford.